"Watch out for dem Ohio State guys against the Trojans"
Don't discredit me for drinking at 2 on a Tuesday, I do what I want.
However, even though the guy mixed up the mascot of our opponent, this statement struck me. I can't remember the last time I had heard a positive endorsement of the Bucks outside of Ohio. The young guy was admittedly not CFB genius, but he started the conversation with Oregon looking strong this year, and then we were the 2nd team he mentioned. I've lived in NC for 20 years, and even when OSU won the national title there wasn't an ounce of respect for that team in the south.
Just food for thought, apparently people know (outside of Columbus) that we have a shot at making it in.